By the time she was 6, Drew Barrymore had already starred in "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." By the time she turned 18, Barrymore had been in 25 movies and TV shows.

By the time she was 6, Drew Barrymore had already starred in "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." By the time she turned 18, Barrymore had been in 25 movies and TV shows.

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Now 36, Barrymore continues to star in films and lend her voice to the Fox animated comedy "Family Guy." Her newest movie, "Everybody Loves Whales" with Kristen Bell, John Krasinski and Dermot Mulroney, comes out in 2012. less

Now 36, Barrymore continues to star in films and lend her voice to the Fox animated comedy "Family Guy." Her newest movie, "Everybody Loves Whales" with Kristen Bell, John Krasinski and Dermot Mulroney, comes ... more

Christina Applegate was 15 when she was cast as Robin Kennedy, a teenager whose father is a Los Angeles police detective, in "Heart of the City." She also spent 10 years on "Married with Children" between the ages of 15 and 25. less

Christina Applegate was 15 when she was cast as Robin Kennedy, a teenager whose father is a Los Angeles police detective, in "Heart of the City." She also spent 10 years on "Married with Children" between the ... more

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A breast cancer survivor, Applegate, 39, has a new show premiering this fall, "Up All Night," with Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph.

A breast cancer survivor, Applegate, 39, has a new show premiering this fall, "Up All Night," with Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph.

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Mayim Bialik was 15 when she started playing Blossom Russo on the hit '90s show "Blossom." Before that, she had roles on "Webster" and "Molloy."

Mayim Bialik was 15 when she started playing Blossom Russo on the hit '90s show "Blossom." Before that, she had roles on "Webster" and "Molloy."

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Bialik, now 35, has a role on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and on the ABC Family show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

Bialik, now 35, has a role on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and on the ABC Family show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

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Kirk Cameron was 15 when he was cast as lovable troublemaker Mike Seaver on "Growing Pains."

Kirk Cameron was 15 when he was cast as lovable troublemaker Mike Seaver on "Growing Pains."

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Now 40, Cameron is a born-again Christian. He doesn't act as much as he used to: The Internet Movie Database lists his last project as 2008's drama "Fireproof."

Now 40, Cameron is a born-again Christian. He doesn't act as much as he used to: The Internet Movie Database lists his last project as 2008's drama "Fireproof."

Lacey Chabert, center, was 12 when she started her role as Claudia on "Party of Five." She was 16 when this photo with Heather Graham and Mimi Rogers was taken after Chabert played Penny Robinson in "Lost in Space." Chabert also did voiceover work for several TV shows before she was 18, including "The Wild Thornberrys" and "Family Guy." less

Lacey Chabert, center, was 12 when she started her role as Claudia on "Party of Five." She was 16 when this photo with Heather Graham and Mimi Rogers was taken after Chabert played Penny Robinson in "Lost in ... more

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Although 2004's "Mean Girls" is Chabert's most popular film to date, the 28-year-old has four movies scheduled to come out by 2012.

Although 2004's "Mean Girls" is Chabert's most popular film to date, the 28-year-old has four movies scheduled to come out by 2012.

By the time Jennifer Connelly was 20 (when this photo with Dennis Hopper was taken in 1990), Connelly had starred in several movies, including 1985's "Phenomena" (when she was 15) and 1986's "Labyrinth" (when she was 16). less

By the time Jennifer Connelly was 20 (when this photo with Dennis Hopper was taken in 1990), Connelly had starred in several movies, including 1985's "Phenomena" (when she was 15) and 1986's "Labyrinth" (when ... more

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The 40-year-old Connelly still acts and starred in 2009's "He's Just Not That Into You" and this year's "The Dilemma" with Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder.

The 40-year-old Connelly still acts and starred in 2009's "He's Just Not That Into You" and this year's "The Dilemma" with Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder.

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Macaulay Culkin launched into the public eye at the age of
10, when he starred as Kevin McCalister in 1990's "Home Alone." From
there, he starred in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "The Pagemaster"
and "Richie Rich" before the age of 14. less

Macaulay Culkin launched into the public eye at the age of
10, when he starred as Kevin McCalister in 1990's "Home Alone." From
there, he starred in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "The Pagemaster"
and ... more

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Culkin, now 31, took almost 10 years off after 1994's
"Richie Rich" but has appeared in several films since 2003. He also
does voice work on "Robot Chicken."

Culkin, now 31, took almost 10 years off after 1994's
"Richie Rich" but has appeared in several films since 2003. He also
does voice work on "Robot Chicken."

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Claire Danes first hit it big when she was 15 and cast as Beth March in the 1994 version of "Little Women." Then came a stint as Angela Chase on "My So-Called Life" in 1994-95, then the lead in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film "Romeo+Juliet" alongside fellow child actor Leonardo DiCaprio when she was just 17. less

Claire Danes first hit it big when she was 15 and cast as Beth March in the 1994 version of "Little Women." Then came a stint as Angela Chase on "My So-Called Life" in 1994-95, then the lead in Baz Luhrmann's ... more

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Danes, 32, won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Temple Grandin in the 2010 TV movie of the same name, and stars in the new TV show "Homeland" this fall.

Danes, 32, won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Temple Grandin in the 2010 TV movie of the same name, and stars in the new TV show "Homeland" this fall.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's first big role was in 1991, when he joined the cast of "Growing Pains" as Luke Bower at the age of 17. Before that, DiCaprio had been on the TV shows "Parenthood" and "Santa Barbara."

Leonardo DiCaprio's first big role was in 1991, when he joined the cast of "Growing Pains" as Luke Bower at the age of 17. Before that, DiCaprio had been on the TV shows "Parenthood" and "Santa Barbara."

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The 36-year-old DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars these days, with three Oscar nominations under his belt. He also starred in 2010's "Inception" and will play Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's 2012 adaptation of "The Great Gatsby." less

The 36-year-old DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars these days, with three Oscar nominations under his belt. He also starred in 2010's "Inception" and will play Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's 2012 adaptation of ... more

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Shannen Doherty, shown here at the age of 21 in 1992, played Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie" when she was 11. She was on "Our House" for a few years at the age of 15, then cast on "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1990. less

Shannen Doherty, shown here at the age of 21 in 1992, played Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie" when she was 11. She was on "Our House" for a few years at the age of 15, then cast on "Beverly Hills, ... more

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Now 40, Doherty remains in television. She had a role on the new "90210" and starred in the 2010 TV show "Mari-Kari."

Now 40, Doherty remains in television. She had a role on the new "90210" and starred in the 2010 TV show "Mari-Kari."

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Kirsten Dunst's career started at the age of 7, when she voiced the main character in the English version of the Japanese film "Kiki's Delivery Service." At 12, she played Amy March in "Little Women" and Judy Shepherd in 1995's "Jumanji," alongside Robin Williams, at the age of 13. She was in "Wag the Dog" with Dustin Hoffman, right, in 1997, when she was 15. less

Kirsten Dunst's career started at the age of 7, when she voiced the main character in the English version of the Japanese film "Kiki's Delivery Service." At 12, she played Amy March in "Little Women" and Judy ... more

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Dunst, 29, continues to be in movies, including her time as Mary Jane Watson in the "Spider-Man" trilogy. She will appear in "On the Road," the movie version of Jack Kerouac's novel, in 2012.

Dunst, 29, continues to be in movies, including her time as Mary Jane Watson in the "Spider-Man" trilogy. She will appear in "On the Road," the movie version of Jack Kerouac's novel, in 2012.

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One could argue that because Zac Efron is still practically a child, he has yet to outgrow the "child star" label. However, Efron, shown here at the age of 17 in 2004, began acting at the age of 15 in an episode of Joss Whedon's "Firefly." less

One could argue that because Zac Efron is still practically a child, he has yet to outgrow the "child star" label. However, Efron, shown here at the age of 17 in 2004, began acting at the age of 15 in an ... more

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Efron, 23, has worked to shed his "High School Musical" image, starring in the downer "Charlie St. Cloud." He will appear in the star-studded cast of "New Year's Eve," out Dec. 9.

Efron, 23, has worked to shed his "High School Musical" image, starring in the downer "Charlie St. Cloud." He will appear in the star-studded cast of "New Year's Eve," out Dec. 9.

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Corey Feldman, far right, graced several '80s movies with his presence, including "Stand By Me," with (from left) Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Jerry O'Connell. Feldman was 15 in "Stand By Me," and was 14 when he played Mouth in "The Goonies." He also appeared in "Gremlins" at the age of 13 and "The Bad News Bears" when he was 8. less

Corey Feldman, far right, graced several '80s movies with his presence, including "Stand By Me," with (from left) Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Jerry O'Connell. Feldman was 15 in "Stand By Me," and was 14 when ... more

The 40-year-old Feldman still acts, and has two horror movies, "Zombex" and "Six Degrees of Hell," due out in the next year.

The 40-year-old Feldman still acts, and has two horror movies, "Zombex" and "Six Degrees of Hell," due out in the next year.

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Jodie Foster was 14 when she played a 12-year-old prostitute in the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver." Before that, Foster appeared in several TV shows, including "Paper Moon" at the age of 12, and a few movies, including playing Becky Thatcher in 1973's "Tom Sawyer." less

Jodie Foster was 14 when she played a 12-year-old prostitute in the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver." Before that, Foster appeared in several TV shows, including "Paper Moon" at the age of 12, and a few movies, ... more

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Now a director and producer as well as an actress, Foster, 48, tends toward thrillers, including "Flightplan" and "Panic Room." Her next movie, "Elysium" with Matt Damon, is scheduled to come out March 1, 2013.

Now a director and producer as well as an actress, Foster, 48, tends toward thrillers, including "Flightplan" and "Panic Room." Her next movie, "Elysium" with Matt Damon, is scheduled to come out March 1, 2013.

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His first big role might have been on "3rd Rock from the Sun," but Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, started acting at the age of 7, when he had a guest role on "Family Ties." He also appeared on "Dark Shadows" at the age of 10, "The Powers that Be" at 11 and "Roseanne" between the ages of 12 and 14. He started on "3rd Rock from the Sun" at 15. less

His first big role might have been on "3rd Rock from the Sun," but Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, started acting at the age of 7, when he had a guest role on "Family Ties." He also appeared on "Dark Shadows" at ... more

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30-year-old Gordon-Levitt has appeared in a wide variety of movies, including the 2009 romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer" and the 2010 thriller "Inception." He will play John Blake in the 2012 Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises." less

30-year-old Gordon-Levitt has appeared in a wide variety of movies, including the 2009 romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer" and the 2010 thriller "Inception." He will play John Blake in the 2012 Batman film, ... more

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Neil Patrick Harris sprang to stardom playing boy wonder Doogie Howser starting in 1989, when he was 16.

Neil Patrick Harris sprang to stardom playing boy wonder Doogie Howser starting in 1989, when he was 16.

Harris, now 38, was put back in the spotlight when he landed the role of womanizing Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," which starts its seventh season this fall. He has also played host to recent awards shows and performed on the 2010 Academy Awards. less

Harris, now 38, was put back in the spotlight when he landed the role of womanizing Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," which starts its seventh season this fall. He has also played host to recent awards ... more

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At the age of 6, Ron Howard landed the role of Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show." By the age of 18, he had been in 44 different movies and TV shows, including "The Music Man" (1962, when Howard was 8).

At the age of 6, Ron Howard landed the role of Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show." By the age of 18, he had been in 44 different movies and TV shows, including "The Music Man" (1962, when Howard was 8).

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Now primarily a director (even winning an Academy Award for 2001's "A Beautiful Mind"), Howard, 57, is at the helm of two movies due out before 2013, including "Under the Banner of Heaven" and "Rush."

Now primarily a director (even winning an Academy Award for 2001's "A Beautiful Mind"), Howard, 57, is at the helm of two movies due out before 2013, including "Under the Banner of Heaven" and "Rush."

By the time Scarlett Johansson was 18, when this 2002 photo with Joe Pantoliano was taken, Johansson had been in several films, including "Home Alone 3" when she was 15.

By the time Scarlett Johansson was 18, when this 2002 photo with Joe Pantoliano was taken, Johansson had been in several films, including "Home Alone 3" when she was 15.

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Now 26, ScarJo is in high demand, starring in several blockbusters in the last few years, including "The Other Boleyn Girl," "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Iron Man 2." She will appear in 2012's "The Avengers" with Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow and others. less

Now 26, ScarJo is in high demand, starring in several blockbusters in the last few years, including "The Other Boleyn Girl," "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Iron Man 2." She will appear in 2012's "The ... more

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Shia LaBeouf, center (photographed with Ben Affleck, left, and producer Chris Moore), started acting when he was 12, doing small parts in various movies and TV shows before handing the role of Louis Stevens in the Disney series "Even Stevens" in 1999, when he was 13. less

Shia LaBeouf, center (photographed with Ben Affleck, left, and producer Chris Moore), started acting when he was 12, doing small parts in various movies and TV shows before handing the role of Louis Stevens in ... more

LaBeouf's latest blockbusters include the "Transformers" trilogy and the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie with Harrison Ford. The 25-year-old has two new movies coming out in 2012, "The Wettest County in the World" and "The Company You Keep." less

LaBeouf's latest blockbusters include the "Transformers" trilogy and the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie with Harrison Ford. The 25-year-old has two new movies coming out in 2012, "The Wettest County in the World" ... more

Diane Lane
was 14 when she played Lauren King in 1979's "A Little Romance."
She's photographed here with Francis Ford Coppola in 1984, after Lane had
already appeared in 11 films and TV movies and shows.

Diane Lane
was 14 when she played Lauren King in 1979's "A Little Romance."
She's photographed here with Francis Ford Coppola in 1984, after Lane had
already appeared in 11 films and TV movies and shows.

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Lane, now 46, can be seen in 2010's "Secretariat"
and will play Clark Kent's
mother in the new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," due in 2013. (The
hero himself will be played by Henry Cavill, with Amy Adams playing love
interest Lois Lane.) less

Lane, now 46, can be seen in 2010's "Secretariat"
and will play Clark Kent's
mother in the new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," due in 2013. (The
hero himself will be played by Henry Cavill, with Amy Adams ... more

Photo: Dan Steinberg, FRE

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Like Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner can technically still be counted as a child star, but Lautner, 11 in this photo, got his first acting gig at the age of 9. He played Sharkboy in the kids' movie "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D" at 13, the same age he was when he was in "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." less

Like Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner can technically still be counted as a child star, but Lautner, 11 in this photo, got his first acting gig at the age of 9. He played Sharkboy in the kids' movie "The Adventures of ... more

After landing the role of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" saga, Lautner, now 19, has appeared in several films, including "Abduction" and "Valentine's Day." He has two "Twilight" movies remaining, and two more movies in the works, "Incarceron" and "Goliath." less

After landing the role of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" saga, Lautner, now 19, has appeared in several films, including "Abduction" and "Valentine's Day." He has two "Twilight" movies remaining, and two more ... more

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Lindsay Lohan's first big movie was as twins in 1998's
"The Parent Trap," when Lohan was 12 years old. She then starred in a
few Disney TV movies, including "Life-Size" and "Get a
Clue," before she played opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in "Freaky
Friday" when she was 17. less

Lindsay Lohan's first big movie was as twins in 1998's
"The Parent Trap," when Lohan was 12 years old. She then starred in a
few Disney TV movies, including "Life-Size" and "Get a
Clue," before she played ... more